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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was revealed 16 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX7 grades against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic LZ20

 GX7 LZ20 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2012More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic GX7

 LZ20 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LZ20

 GX7 LZ20 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 features external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 and the LZ20.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and LZ20 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and LZ20.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GX7 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent GX7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
great battery (380 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (350 CIPA)
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
25
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $250